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Category Archives: Gratitude and Giving

This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week and I want to recognize those who have one of the most important jobs in the world. In my opinion, it’s 2nd in importance to parenting. If you are a teacher, thank you! Thank you for the time you invest to make sure your students learn. Thank you for making sure the distracted student doesn’t sit next to the talker. Thank you for the extra hours you spend making sure your lessons are prepared and your students will be engaged. Thank you for spending money you probably can’t afford to buy supplies your students need or classroom materials to make your lessons interesting. Thank you for teaching the students with special needs and the ones who challenge you every day. They need to know you care and that you believe in them. Thank you for all you do!
If you are a parent, guardian, or student yourself, make sure to let teachers know you appreciate them. Not only this week but every opportunity you get.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

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It has been about a year since I started this blog. My, how time flies! I thought I would repost my first blog in light of the season of thanks.

Reposted from 2014:

During the past month, a number of things have transpired in my life. My baby boy (my firstborn) celebrated his 21st birthday; on that day, he also heard from his Air Force recruiter that he was leaving in 7 days for basic training. Also, on that day, he announced that he would be proposing marriage to his girlfriend. Since that day, I underwent major surgery and I am currently recovering. What a whirlwind of thoughts, emotions, and events!Continue reading →

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of watching competitors at the Special Olympics state competitions. Despite the horrendous heat, the competitors gave it their all!

The event was paddle boarding and it requires a lot of strength and stamina. A good time was had by athletes and spectators alike. The highlight of the day for me, though, was getting to see this precious young lady compete. She has been dear to my heart since I met her in 2nd grade and she became best friends with my daughter.

Here are some pics of her paddling her heart out

By the way….thank you, Tropical Storm Erika, for slowing down so these awesome athletes could experience some victories and make memories! This little lady ended the day with a gold medal!! We were so proud! And look at that smile!

If you would like to learn more about how you and/or your child can become involved, check out Special Olympics for yourself.

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It has been one year since I started this blog. My, how time flies! I thought I would repost my first blog in light of the season of thanks. As an update, my son just celebrated his 22nd birthday and his first year in the Air Force. He has had a very blessed year and along the journey discovered that a marriage proposal was a little premature. I am in good health and did leave a thank you note for my doctor. She phoned me later and told me how much it meant to her. I continue to give thanks for the blessings in my life mentioned below and new ones I choose to see each day. I hope you do the same! Thanks for reading!

I am a Sassy Southern Gal living in the Midwest. Come along on my journey and we'll share some stories and fun. You'll soon see why I am a SassySouthernGal! Disclaimer: “The content in this posting are my own personal opinions and not the opinions or policies of the National Down Syndrome Society”. !